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YH53 KNN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,986 mi
Last recorded141,986 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 KNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 141,986 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 140,897 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 140,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 140,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 140,792 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 140,329 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 138,432 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 137,171 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 131,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 130,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 130,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen patten in correct (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp reflector seriously defective crome (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp reflector seriously defective crome (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

all rear arms and links corroded

all rubber bushes at rear split corroded

heavy under body rust

rear def corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 126,794 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,261 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 116,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 111,706 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,230 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 93,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2011 80,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 80,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,752 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,436 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,415 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 35,413 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 21,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 21,449 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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YH53 KNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH53 KNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH53 KNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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